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Best Pasta Salad

A delicious and versatile pasta salad perfect for any occasion, featuring rotini pasta, fresh mozzarella, salami, and olives, all drizzled with Italian dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Toppings
  • 8 ounces Rotini pasta Cook according to package instructions.
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes Halved.
  • 8 ounces Fresh mozzarella Diced.
  • 4 ounces Salami Sliced.
  • 1/2 cup Olives A mix of different olives is recommended.
Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Italian dressing Homemade or store-bought.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until it is al dente. Drain the pasta and let it cool.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, halved cherry tomatoes, diced fresh mozzarella, sliced salami, and olives.
  3. Drizzle with Italian dressing and toss everything together to combine well.
  4. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Notes

Make sure to let the pasta cool completely before mixing with the other ingredients to keep the salad crisp. Experiment with different vegetables and dressings to customize your pasta salad.